Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Disability Alliance BC (DABC)

Disability Alliance BC (DABC) is a provincial, cross-disability non-profit organization that has been active since 1977 in British Columbia. It supports people with all types of disabilities to live with dignity and participate fully in their communities. Alongside its advocacy and direct services, DABC plays a funding role by administering Accessibility Projects Grants. Through this program, it disburses funds provided by the BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction to community organizations that design and deliver projects to improve accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities in BC communities.

The organization’s broader portfolio includes one‑on‑one advocacy for provincial and federal disability benefits, income tax filing and Disability Tax Credit assistance, a disability law clinic, housing matching for wheelchair users, peer support initiatives, and educational workshops and consultations. These activities position DABC as both a front‑line service provider and a strategic intermediary that channels public resources toward community‑based accessibility solutions.

DABC focuses on people with disabilities living in British Columbia, many of whom are low‑income or face multiple forms of marginalization. Its grant activities target non‑profit organizations and community groups that are working to remove physical, communication, systemic, and attitudinal barriers. Funded Accessibility Projects are expected to promote greater accessibility and inclusivity in local settings, complementing DABC’s own programs in legal support, income security, housing, and education.

While the site does not present detailed selection criteria, DABC’s vision, mission and values emphasize accountability to the disability community, accessibility, intersectionality, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and mutual support. These principles guide how the organization designs and oversees its programs and grant streams, and how it works with the provincial government and community partners to ensure that funded projects respond to real needs and include the voices of people with lived experience of disability.

DABC works within a broad network of partner organizations across BC and is a member of coalitions such as the Council of Canadians with Disabilities and the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition. It reports to public funders and donors and maintains transparency about its programs through public information, publications and community engagement. Its role as an intermediary for Accessibility Projects Grants makes it an important connector between government funding and local organizations seeking to create more accessible and inclusive environments.